During “regular” times it is often imperative to find moments of solitude. Imperative to find gifts for oneself. It may seem odd to note but one need to make appointments with oneself. I know I needed that reminder. Work could be all-consuming. Other’s expectations could be all-consuming. Thus, […]
Been headstrong Have forged deep trenches Was levelheaded in the face of adversity Can dislodge from the grips of most pain But this will break me The water has been numbingly cold The dance disjointed and lonely The tears neverending The distractions too terrifyingly piercing But this will […]
Before the pandemic I would often take photographs of the sunrise and sunset. Photos of the moon bring great delight. Last night I looked outside my window and caught a most beautiful, vibrant moon. I stood in awe comforted by the fact that the sun still rises as […]
Having a birthday during a pandemic is an interesting, to say the least, experience. I can’t even remember what my age is as of this weekend. However, I will remember wearing a face mask for it. I will remember my smile having to come through my eyes. Tyra […]
To touch a petal To caress a flower To hold beauty within one’s arms There is still vibrancy to behold There are sumptuous delights Let it grow all around Let it lead to a connection There’s always hope
Almost every year, it rains on my birthday. I’m a May baby. Somone who loves spring despite the allergies. Even the rain can’t keep me down. Today is my birthday and besides the rain, there’s a pandemic. I get to wear a mask and stay six feet away […]
Dear diary This is day 40 something… perhaps…of a crazed new world order. I’ve lost count of days. Yet, the calendar still beckons. Perhaps. The days bleed into the night. The night becomes morning with barely a whisper. The work is brutal and continuous. Where it ends is […]
These days a lot of things are missing. People on the streets, for one. Actually, that’s not true. Not even in New York City the epicenter of the US pandemic. Sense of humor can be missing at times. Actually, no many of us have developed an even sharper […]
If only there was a caramel sundae on my doorstep With cherries and mirth on top If only there was a plane waiting to whisk me away To a far away universe dipped in chocolate If only there was a time machine Filled with candy canes If only […]
For some people it’s “my way or the highway”. At times, those are insufferable people. Actually, quite often they are insufferable people. They feel (or rather) they are always right. Working with such people can be quite taxing. And, it can be quite a burden to try to […]
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